I’m leaving this note with a ten-dollar bill somewhere at tonight’s Nationals vs. Diamondbacks game.
“Play this game like the 8 year old you used to be, dreaming to play in the show! Heart, passion, and fire! Remember where you came from!” – Bryce Harper
Ballgames have become more expensive – here’s a few bucks to help you out. Enjoy a hotdog, pretzel or drink on me. Or buy something for fan sitting next to you.
Enjoy!
Happy birthday to my good friend Kim Perry!
I made her some stationery for her birthday – I bought almost everything I needed to make all of the note cards and envelopes at Paper Source. I love that store – and they better love me given how much stuff I’ve bought from them!
Happy birthday Kim!
Some people have a special gif – they light up a room, make children smile, bring people together. They move through this world creating greatness by being the change they want to see. A handful of us are fortunate to know someone like this and have them call us a friend. You are that special person for me and I treasure that you call me a your friend.
Lots of love and happiness for you today and always,
Reed
Posted in Birthdays
Tagged birthdays, custom envelope liners, embossing, friends, friendships, handwritten letters, Paper Source, stationery, Year of Letters
Today was my friend Anthony’s 58th birthday. We met up today and I gave him letter number 210! This is one of the few letters I have written and then watched the person open it – not at the same time obviously.
Anthony
Thank you for your friendship over the past 5 years. You are always so kind in saying that I’ve helped you in various ways, but I want you to know that you have helped me understand the true meaning of perseverance, altruism and friendship.
For your birthday, I want to take you to a Steelers game. Not sure how I’m going to make that happen, but it’s going to happen!
Happy Birthday Anthony!
Reed
Posted in Birthdays
Tagged birthdays, embossed, friends, handwritten letters, Paper Source, stationery, Steelers, Year of Letters
A while back I went to a barbecue – you may recall my thank you note on Day 195 to Brian and Lisa for being such gracious hosts. I took them a bottle of Bluecoat Gin – I recalled that Brian doesn’t drink much beer any more but thought that he liked gin. Actually, at some point that evening I realized I think he drinks vodka martinis instead – so I kind of screwed up. But not really right? You can’t go wrong with a bottle of nice gin.
When I bought it I noticed that it came with a $3 rebate. Nobody sends those things in right? Well, I did. And look what I got in response.
My $3 rebate along with a handwritten note from the President and Founder of Philadelphia Distilling.
Pretty cool. It’s like he knew I was a fan of nice stationery, handwritten notes and quality spirits. If he wants to send me some spirits to try, I’m game! I could host a little get-together here at my place and feature all of Philadelphia Distilling’s spirits. Now we’re thinking.
Anyway, I decided that their President deserved one of the Year of Letters.
Andrew,
Mmmm, a Blackberry Bramble.
I received your handwritten note and $3 in the mail today in response to my purchase of your Bluecoat gin. Thank you! I gave your bottle as a gift – so I have not tried it yet but look forward to making a Bluecoat Blackberry Bramble or Last Word with it. Anyway, very classy to send me a note. Keep on sending them – you’ll win the hearts (and livers) of discerning fans of fine spirits everywhere.
Cheers!
Reed
Posted in Thank-yous, You're Awesome!
Tagged alcohol, Bluecoat, cocktails, drinks, embossing, gin, handwritten letters, Paper Source, stationery, Year of Letters
I left this one in the AMTRAK waiting area at NYC’s Penn Station. Right after I left it on the small desk where you can plug in your electronic devices, a man walked over to it. Perhaps he saw it and opened it.
“Letter-writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.” – Lord Byron
Hello!
I find it sad that we don’t write letters by hand anymore. While emails are efficient, they lack depth & personality. I’ve embarked on a year-long journey of writing a handwritten letter each day. Most are to people I know, but I thought it would be interesting to leave this one for you and see who finds it. You are Day 206.
Write someone a handwritten letter today!
Reed
Posted in Anonymous
Tagged Amtrak, anonymous letters, embossed, handwritten letters, New York City, Paper Source, Penn Station, quotes, Year of Letters